Nathan took "beginner soccer" in the spring...which was just practices with no games. At the end, he was invited then to play one game with the first/second grade teams. It turned out to be a pretty intimidating experience. (Nathan isn't overly agressive by nature.) So...I was a little interested to see how things would go at a real game for him this fall. He did awesome! It was espcially fun to see him take to being a "defender". He loved tracking the ball as it came down the field and then did a really great job helping the goalie keep it away from the net. I think when you picture being a great soccer player you picture being the one to take it down to the goal (which he did a little of). But, I kind of love that my little guy's style is to watch and defend when it really counts. =)
The group Nathan plays with are from a different part of town. It's a great mix. Both first and second graders...and more "diversity" than we've got in our own little neighborhood...which we love!
What a great little brother...who can't wait for his own turn to play!
Elizabeth sitting (2% of the game).
Elizabeth on the run (straight onto the field--98% of the game).
A great dad.
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